BBC Crime Drama 'Time' Hailed as 'Masterpiece' by Fans
The BBC crime drama 'Time', starring Sean Bean and Stephen Graham, has been hailed as a 'masterpiece' and 'the finest TV show ever produced' by critics and audiences.
Category : Arts
Former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe Dies Aged 78
Former Conservative MP and Strictly Come Dancing star Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78, her management confirmed, prompting tributes to her decades-long political career.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to Become Single Show in London
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London will become a single 175-minute show from October, replacing the two-part format to improve accessibility.
Cecilia Giménez, Creator of Monkey Christ Meme, Dies at 94
Cecilia Giménez, who accidentally created the 'Monkey Christ' meme in 2012, has died at 94. Her botched restoration brought fame to her Spanish town.
Bondi Flowers Transformed Into Lasting Memorial Artwork
Volunteers preserve 3 tonnes of flowers from Bondi attack for permanent memorial artwork at Sydney Jewish Museum.
Whitney White's Musical Shakespeare Interrogation at RSC
Whitney White's musical mashup 'All Is But Fantasy' reimagines Shakespeare's heroines at the RSC, interrogating female ambition and mortality.
Tate Britain’s Lee Miller exhibition is hardly ‘overdue’
Curator Richard Calvocoressi argues that Lee Miller has been well represented in UK exhibitions, countering claims that the Tate show is overdue.
Unlikely Side Hustles Of Famous Artists Revealed
From shoplifting to sex shows, famous artists' surprising side hustles to fund their early careers.
Máret Ánne Sara’s Turbine Hall Installation Falls Flat at Tate Modern
Máret Ánne Sara's Turbine Hall installation at Tate Modern is criticised for being too slight and failing to fill the vast space, with reviewers calling it skimpy and unengaging.
Ballad Lines Review: Heartbreaking Folk Music Across Generations
Review of Ballad Lines at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, a folk music journey through generations featuring powerful vocals and a moving score.
Alan Cumming donates Traitors US costume to V&A Dundee
Alan Cumming has donated a costume from The Traitors US, along with his dog Lala's outfit, to V&A Dundee's reimagined Scottish Design Galleries, launching in 2028.
Ruth Madeley's Who Do You Think You Are Episode Moves Viewers
Ruth Madeley's episode of Who Do You Think You Are? reveals her grandmother was adopted, leading to emotional discoveries about her biological great-grandmother Adelaide Osborne.
Spice Girls Emotional 30 Years After Wannabe Release
Melanie C said the 30th anniversary of Spice Girls' debut single Wannabe was 'very emotional'. All five members posted tributes on social media.
Burns Night: The Legacy of a Poet Who Shaped Scotland
Explore how Robert Burns' poem shaped the legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots, and his enduring impact on Scottish identity.
Fungi: Anarchist Designers Review – A Dantean Journey into Mushroom Mayhem
Review of Fungi: Anarchist Designers exhibition at Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam, exploring fungi's sinister ubiquity and resilience through art and science.
Gareth Pierce on Family, Fame, and Corrie Storyline
Coronation Street star Gareth Pierce reveals his private family life with wife Amy and daughter, discusses his coercive control storyline, and credits teachers for his success.
Lowry's Free Wild Things Exhibition Features Classic Animal Books
The Lowry in Salford launches the free Wild Things exhibition on July 18, showcasing original illustrations from beloved children's animal books like Elmer and Dear Zoo, with interactive play areas for under-sevens.
Birkenhead Shortlisted for UK's First Town of Culture
Birkenhead is one of four finalists for the large towns category of the UK's first Town of Culture award, with a £3 million grant at stake.
Historian Debunks 'Witches' Marks' Claims at English Sites
Architectural historian Jennifer Alexander argues that 'witches' marks' on historic buildings are actually stonemasons' training marks, with no evidence of supernatural meaning.
Inside Syria's Women-Only Village: A Refuge of Peace
Jinwar, a women-only commune in north-east Syria, offers safety and independence to women escaping war, violence, and hardship, with residents building their own homes, school, and community.
Kynren Show Transforms Bishop Auckland with Birds and Vikings
Birds of prey, Viking raids, and mythical beasts feature in Kynren: the Storied Lands, a new day show opening next week in Bishop Auckland, part of a cultural renaissance led by the Auckland Project.
M&S to Debut at London Fashion Week After Dumping Frump
Marks & Spencer will stage its first London Fashion Week catwalk show in September, celebrating 100 years in fashion as part of a strategy to attract younger shoppers and shed its frumpy reputation.
Schomburg Center's 100 Years of Black Culture
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture marks 100 years of preserving Black history, with over 11 million items showcasing global African diaspora culture and counter-narratives.
Liverpool's Centuries-Old Bond with Norway
Ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, the ECHO explores Liverpool's deep Norwegian roots, from Viking settlers and Old Norse place names to the dish that gave Scousers their name.
Italy's Culture Minister Pledges to Step Up Art Acquisitions
Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli pledges to increase art acquisitions after purchasing Antonello da Messina's 'Ecce Homo' for $14.9 million.
Sephora Edinburgh Goody Bag Worth £300: Full Contents
Sephora's first Scottish store in Edinburgh offers a £300 goody bag with 16 products. Shoppers can win it via Beauty Bonus Cards from July 9-12.
York Maze Cuts 15-Acre Design for Attenborough’s 100th
A 15-acre maze in North Yorkshire has been cut into a giant likeness of Sir David Attenborough to celebrate his 100th birthday, featuring his face alongside an elephant, tiger, and gorilla.
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament Top UK Best Views Poll
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament ranked the UK's best view in a poll of 2,000 Brits, with 38% selecting the London landmarks. Tower Bridge came second, as social media influences travel choices for 49% of respondents.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Join Penguin Health Check
King Charles and Queen Camilla performed a health check on a Humboldt penguin named Lannister at London Zoo, using stethoscopes and laser training exercises, during a visit celebrating ZSL's 200th anniversary.
Sker House Wins RICS Heritage Award: Top Wales Building
Sker House, a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion near Porthcawl, won the Heritage Award at the RICS Awards 2024 in Wales, beating a hospital, community hub, and wellbeing campus.
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